Historical Events
- Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) begins regular rail service crossing under the San Francisco Bay, through the Transbay Tube
Blood on the Tracks
Bob Dylan begins recording his 15th album "Blood on the Tracks", in New York City
Event of Interest
US General Alexander Haig, Jr. becomes NATO supreme commander in Europe
Vietnam War
US President Gerald Ford announces conditional amnesty for US Vietnam War deserters
Famous Birthdays
- Julián Castro, American lawyer and politician (US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 2014-117; Mayor of San Antonio, 2009-14), born in San Antonio, Texas
About September 16, 1974
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe - Barry White
#1 Song: Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas
